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The resurrection of James Rodriguez: From Colombia's outcast to captain in the Copa America final
When the final whistle blew on Wednesday night in Charlotte, North Carolina, James Rodriguez jogged towards the center circle and fell to his knees. Colombia had defeated Uruguay 1-0 in an emotionally charged Copa America semi-final, playing the second …